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Reckon you're full bottle on everything that happened in February? Well, time to test your mettle on the Squiz Quiz of the month! Quizmaster Andrew Williams is joined by returning January champ Claire Kimball and new challenger Larissa Huntington to test their memories. Can you beat our Squiz news experts in the studio?Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home:The quiz has 10 questions.Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 10). The final round is worth a maximum of 5 points - Andrew will read 5 quotes about a news story - the faster you identify the story, the more points you get!The final score is out of a possible 15 points.

The tariff fallout continues; Russia pushes back on a ceasefire; Pokemon Go is on the move; And a twist on a Greek treat...SPONSORED: Here is the link for the Hubspot survey. SPONSORED: To plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.auYou can find a handy list of sites to help compare power prices in this article.If you plan to whip up some spanakorizo, you'll find the recipe here.And you can check out the 100 best sports moments of the century here.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested this week for crimes against humanity that were allegedly committed during his ‘war on drugs’. The International Criminal Court, which issued the warrant, claims that tens of thousands of people were killed as a result of Duterte’s crackdown when he was leader. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across his time as president, his arrest, and his enduring popularity in the Philippines.Squiz Recommends: Watching/listening: This episode of the ABC’s If You’re Listening podcast on the background to the family feud between Rodrigo ‘Roddy’ Duterte and Bongbong Marcos…Listening/Reading: Our Squiz Shortcut to the ICC. It’ll explain its role in the world, how it works, and whether it's effective. And here’s the link for the newsletter.Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories…Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here

Thursday, 13 March: No tariff exemption for Australia; A possible ceasefire in Ukraine; A local equipped with a heart, And a test of still...SPONSORED: Here is the link for the Hubspot survey. SPONSORED: To plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.auThe Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Wednesday, 12 March: A tough week for global markets; Duterte is arrested; A mega NRL deal; And songs fit for a King...SPONSORED: Here is the link for the Hubspot survey. You can read up about the King's playlist here.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

US President Donald Trump has made a lot of announcements in the short time he’s been back in the White House - but one that has raised some big questions is his intention for the US to take over Greenland. It’s election time on the island - which is ruled by Denmark - and its future direction has never been more in focus. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll catch you up on all things Greenland, why it’s important to the US, and why so many people are watching its next moves closely.Squiz Recommends: Listening: This 2-parter from The Rest is Classified podcast called Why Trump Wants Greenland. It covers the US’s history with Greenland and its interest in it... Reading: This article from Reuters that covers the renewed push for independence among Greenlanders. Through interviews with locals, it canvasses the general mood of the people going into the election.Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories…Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here

Tuesday, 11 March: Flooding after Alfred; A Dural caravan plot update; A golfer to keep your eye on; And some chefs get thirsty...SPONSORED: Here is the link for the Hubspot survey. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday, 10 March: Alfred makes landfall in the east; Labor romps home in the west; an update on Gene Hackman's death; and an Aussie champ at CruftsSPONSORED: Here is the correct link for the Hubspot survey. Apologies for the confusion on Friday and thanks so much for helping us out. Here's some info on the borzoi - and here's a video from Crufts on flyballThe Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

The Squiz is turning 8, if you can believe it - so we thought it was a good time to have a quick chat to the Squiz Today OGs Claire Kimball and Kate Watson about the journey so far and where to from here.We talk about how we've grown, who's coming in to help out and how you can help as well. We have lots of exciting plans - and the mystery of whether Andrew is actually Hamish Blake in disguise is solved...Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Friday, 7 March: Cyclone watch continues; The US and Hamas make contact; Vale Fred Stolle; And man's best friend battles it out...The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Find the Queensland Government's cyclone preparation tips here, and a list of emergency service warnings across both states (searchable by suburb/postcode) here.SPONSORED: To plan your next trip to Canberra, head to visitcanberra.com.auSPONSORED: You can find the survey on our Hubspot ads here.Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.